Best Atlantic Garden Media Podcasts (2024)

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How abundant shellfish help create healthy waters 5:10

1h ago5:10

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As a fisheries and aquaculture specialist at the Barnstable County Cooperative Extension, Abigail Archer spends a lot of time trying to help the public connect the dots between shellfish, nitrogen, and healthy estuaries. This relationship starts when nitrogen travels through freshwater streams and runoff into our marine environment.…

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Support plants to help a fruit tree 4:38

8d ago4:38

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In 2015, Jess Tsoukalas was living in Wellfleet at a rental property that the tenant before her had planted with an abundance of fruit trees.By Elspeth Hay

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One farmer’s love affair with garlic 3:41

15d ago3:41

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Carrie Richter of Peach Tree Circle Farm in Falmouth is a self-proclaimed garlic fanatic."It makes every dish better. There's nothing about garlic that I don't like."By Elspeth Hay

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The Red Staircase 30:04

12d ago30:04

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For this month's podcast I had planned to take a walk through a few rooms at the real Downton Abbey with our castle manager John. Whether it was the heat of the day or the lively conversation we only made it to one room! John has been at Highclere Castle for almost twenty years and this was a chance to look back on the many achievements we've celeb…

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What's on Reading Aug 24 13:20

13d ago13:20

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What's On in August 2024 This month we catch up with Tom from Reading Pride, talking about their plans for this year's Love Unites Festival and Parade on 31 August, from performances to just how inclusive the whole day is! And we chat with Alexa from Reading BID about the medieval models to be found all over town in the summer's Fantasy Trail Quest…

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Bibbs, Bostons, and Caesers: Local farmers talk about growing great lettuce 3:54

22d ago3:54

3:54

This time of year at the farmers markets, lettuce is the variety queen. It comes in heads and leaves, reds and greens, crisp hearts and soft butter leaves. Over the past few weeks, I’ve spoken to farmers about growing lettuce, and what varieties they like.By Elspeth Hay

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A common wild berry brings a range of delicious flavors 3:40

29d ago3:40

3:40

It’s high season for a common wild berry with a whole lot of names.By Elspeth Hay

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Saltwater fish return to Wellfleet’s Herring River floodplain 5:02

1M ago5:02

5:02

I’ve been hearing about the Herring River Restoration Project since I moved to Wellfleet in 2004. Restoring tidal flow to the 1100-acre saltwater estuary, which was diked in 1908, is an effort that’s been decades in the making — and hands-on work finally began in early 2023.By Elspeth Hay

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A summer stroll in the gardens 22:43

1M ago22:43

22:43

Summer in Britain has been slow to arrive this year, but on a lovely sunny afternoon Geordie and I took a walk through the gardens to enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents that make up our beautiful surroundings. I should say that although sunny it was a little windy but don't be put off by the background noise we do find shelter from the wind at pl…

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What's on Reading July 24 14:38

2M ago14:38

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What’s On in July 2024 This month we catch up with Paul from the Oxfam Music Shop, which has been at the heart of many of our music collections for two decades, to talk about their 20th anniversary gig and the world of historic audio-video artefacts! We also catch up with Steph from Progress Theatre ahead of this year’s open-air production of The I…

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WIC program is helping more Martha's Vineyard families thanks to grant 4:57

2M ago4:57

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Have you ever been in a grocery store and seen items marked “WIC approved”? It stands for “women infants and children.” It’s a federally funded state run supplemental nutrition assistance program.By Viki Merrick, Jake Applegate

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Tuning into plant flowers to manage fruit and vegetable productivity 5:11

2M ago5:11

5:11

Over the past few years, I’ve started noticing how much I can control certain plants’ productivity by managing their flowers and seeds.By Elspeth Hay

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The magic of weeds 4:32

2M ago4:32

4:32

A New Jersey forager visits Falmouth to give a talk on the magic of weeds.By Elspeth Hay

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Exciting new vegetables for your summer garden 5:09

2M ago5:09

5:09

It’s that time of year where many of us are getting summer seedlings in the ground. And I don’t know about you, but my excitement is usually bigger than my garden — I can’t fit everything I want to plant.By Elspeth Hay

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Faster than a bullet: John Tye 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

In the midst of filming for the third Downton Abbey movie I was pleased to welcome John Tye to Highclere. John is an inspirational character who flew the record-breaking supersonic airliner Concorde. Starting life in an orphanage he made it to the edge of space in one of the world's most advanced flying machines. He's just published his story in a …

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What's on Reading June 24 11:04

3M ago11:04

11:04

What’s On in June 2024 Hooked on classics? This month we talk orchestral manoeuvres in the ‘Ding with Sally from Reading Symphony Orchestra – their upcoming summer concert, their 80th anniversary celebrations and just how an orchestra chooses its programme! Plus, our other highlights of what’s on this month. The What's on Reading podcast is produce…

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Kale Rabe: A local spring delicacy 4:40

3M ago4:40

4:40

Most cooks have heard of broccoli rabe. But what about other rabe varieties? This week on The Local Food Report, Elspeth Hay talks with growers at the Orleans Farmers' Market about this spring delicacy from the Brassica family.By Elspeth Hay

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Planning for Diddly Squat with Dan Lampard 33:50

3M ago33:50

33:50

Planning for Diddly Squat with Dan Lampard When Lichfields director Dan Lampard wrote about the planning issues around Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm for Thames Tap in June 2023, the response was beyond our wildest expectations. Dan, who is senior director and head of Thames Valley, and lives in West Oxfordshire, not far from Diddly Squat, gav…

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These indoor-outdoor houseplants are edible 4:50

3M ago4:50

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This week, the joys of keeping indoor-outdoor food plants.By Elspeth Hay

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A slaughterhouse in Westport 4:25

4M ago4:25

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This week on the Local Food Report, a slaughterhouse in Westport.By Elspeth Hay

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What's on Reading May 24 13:55

4M ago13:55

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What's On in May 2024 May is the month that festival season really kicks of here in Reading. So where better to pop along to than the University of Reading, where we talk all about their upcoming Community Festival with Community Engagement Manager Molli – and how it's helping to bring the community and the campus together. Plus we catch up with Al…

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Countdown's Susie Dent 40:16

3M ago40:16

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In this episode of my podcast I get to talk about two of my great loves - words and language. My guest Susie Dent is an English lexicographer, etymologist, and the word referee in "Dictionary Corner" on the TV game show Countdown since 1992. Susie is also a bestselling author having written many books on the English language including her latest wh…

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Oxford v Cambridge – The Big Property Debate! 34:22

4M ago34:22

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These two great UK Cities have been competing against each other for over 1000 years in some respect whether it be in the provision of education, accumulation of knowledge, or success of their research. And whilst many still associate the Oxford v Cambridge with sporting rivalries such as the annual Boat Race or Rugby Varsity Match, they are now co…

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A Mashpee Wampanoag youth group works to protect a beloved fish 4:49

4M ago4:49

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By Elspeth Hay

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Making bagels in the dawn kitchen 4:31

4M ago4:31

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There aren’t many things that will get me out of bed at 5:30 in the morning. But bagels—or really just the prospect of learning how to make them—is one. Recently, I stood in Wellfleet’s Bagel Hound with owner Ellery Althaus, while the windows were still dark, staring a pile of dough.By Elspeth Hay

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Black garlic, a popular choice for home cooks and chefs 4:00

4M ago4:00

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Beau Valtz is standing in his Wellfleet kitchen in front of a giant pile of fresh garlic.He's wrapping heads of garlic tightly in tin foil.By Elspeth Hay

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Four trout varieties that are stocked in local waters 4:18

4M ago4:18

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Recently I made a visit to the Sandwich fish hatchery. That’s where the state raises trout for stocking in local ponds and rivers and I spoke with Mike Clark who helps breed four different trout varieties.By Elspeth Hay

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Nature writer Nicola Chester 23:59

4M ago23:59

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My guest this month is local nature writer Nicola Chester. As Spring arrives at the real Downton Abbey it was lovely to sit down and talk about the beautiful countryside that surrounds us. Nicola's Award Winning Memoir is called 'On Gallows Down: Place, Protest and Belonging'. You can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at http…

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What's on Reading Apr 24 16:26

5M ago16:26

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What’s On In April 2024 The month we head backstage at Progress Theatre to talk with Ali and Liz, director and producer of this month’s “Under Milk Wood” to discuss how this is a most inclusive production, putting people on the stage who might otherwise not have the chance. Plus we touch base with Paul from Reading Rep ahead of their 'Wilde' new sh…

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One woman’s story of starting a food truck 4:51

5M ago4:51

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By Elspeth Hay

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Operation Royal Berks with Alison Foster 33:27

5M ago33:27

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Interview with Alison Foster, programme director for the re-development of the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. The podcast explores how a major project could total £1bn+ in construction value and become one of the major projects in Berkshire and possibly the South East if it gets the go-ahead from the Government. The Battle & Bunce podcast Int…

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A primer on Cape Cod clams 5:14

5M ago5:14

5:14

A primer on Cape Cod clams—local species and how to handle each one in the kitchen.By Elspeth Hay

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Pruning wild blueberries and our relationship with the natural world 4:36

5M ago4:36

4:36

This week, a young man in Truro on pruning wild blueberries and our relationship with the natural world.By Elspeth Hay

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Reading FC and more with Nigel Howe 28:14

5M ago28:14

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Former Reading FC chief executive Nigel Howe, the man central to finding a buyer for the club, joins the Battle & Bunce podcast for a candid conversation about how it's going . He also looks back on the other major projects he's been involved with in Reading including the stalled Royal Elm Park scheme and Station Hill. He reveals his hope that the …

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Racehorse trainer Richard Hannon 29:31

6M ago29:31

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Behind the scenes at the real Downton Abbey this month I'm talking to raecehorse trainer Richard Hannon who is not only a good friend to my husband and myself but looks after some of the racehorses we've bred. Racing is very close to our hearts here at Highclere Castle especially as my father in law was the late Queen's racing manager and Richard's…

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What's on Reading Mar 24 12:49

6M ago12:49

12:49

What’s On in March 2024 As spring will soon be rearing it’s head, we thought it was a good time to catch up with Kathryn from Green Feather Flowers (instagram.com/greenfeatherflowers), who tells us all about her foraged floristry workshops coming up this month, combining art with our natural heritage. Plus, we round up our other highlights for what…

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What Alistair Elliott Did Next - Interview with the former Group Chair of Knight Frank 34:21

6M ago34:21

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Alistair Elliott was senior partner & group chairman of Knight Frank with responsibility for 16,000 people across 400 offices spread around the globe. Despite retirement in 2022, he remains heavily involved in the real estate sector. He currently has roles with the Prince's Council, is chair of the Commercial Property and Development Committee for …

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What's on Reading Feb 24 10:59

6M ago10:59

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This month we climb aboard The Narrowboat and chat with Kirsty about how the former Bel & The Dragon has become a welcoming pub with a real community spirit and lots of interesting things going on, from stand-up comedy to art workshops and much more! Plus our round-up of what else is on #inrdg this February. PS: Sorry we're so late this month! The …

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Decorating the real Downton Abbey: Sarah Morris 38:09

7M ago38:09

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This month I'm joined by my friend and respected interior designer Sarah Morris. Sarah has been by my side as I've worked to restore and re-decorate the very many rooms here at Highclere Castle over the past 20 years. From wallpaper, Royal house guests and even ghosts, join me and Sarah on an interior design tour of the real Downton Abbey! You can …

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The NextGen Revolution! 33:23

7M ago33:23

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In this episode we explore the rapidly expanding Next Gen Chapters which have been established over the past 12 months in Oxfordshire and Berkshire with the aim of connecting, informing and educating the members of the under 35 Next Gen. To help us we interviewed Liv Thomas, based in the Savills Oxford office, and Caitlin Attrill from Lichfields wh…

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Selling the French Horn Restaurant and the 2024 Resi Update 33:42

7M ago33:42

33:42

Steve Woodford, executive chairman of Haslams Estate Agents in Reading, joins us to look at both the marketing of a remarkable site on the Berkshire border with Oxfordshire, and to discuss the housing market in general. Through decades of family connections, Steve's involvement with a fine dining venue, the French Horn at Sonning, has led to Haslam…

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What's on Reading Jan 24 13:43

7M ago13:43

13:43

What’s On in January 2024 It’s a new year, and if your resolution is to try something new or meet new people, then our guest this month might be for you. We catch up with Andrew from Reading Phoenix Choir who tells us all about two great opportunities for you to sing with the choir this month, in both a rehearsal AND a concert setting! Plus, our pi…

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Historian Bettany Hughes 38:30

8M ago38:30

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Happy New Year! What better way to start 2024 than by welcoming historian, author, broadcaster and good friend Bettany Hughes to 'the real Downton Abbey'. You can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/podcast/ New episodes are published on the first day of every month.…

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Actress Emma Samms 39:00

9M ago39:00

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December is traditionally the month for giving so it's perhaps apt that my guest this month is the founder of a wonderful charity Starlight. Starlight raises funds for children’s play in healthcare, supporting children to experience the power of play to boost their wellbeing and resilience during illness. We've supported Starlight here at Highclere…

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What's on Reading Dec 23 13:31

9M ago13:31

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Christmas Special Recorded live on-location at the big Christmas lights switch-on on Broad Street, this month's podcast is all about Christmas in Reading. We catch up with Alexa from Reading BID to talk what's on in the town centre, Paul and Carl from this year's Hexagon panto to talk about that, and bump into a few more familiar faces in the crowd…

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The Retail and High Street review with Fiona Brownfoot, Hicks Baker 30:54

9M ago30:54

30:54

The Retail and High Street review with Fiona Brownfoot, Hicks Baker Fiona Brownfoot is one of the leading retail experts currently operating in the Thames Valley. Based in Reading and a director at Hicks Baker, Fiona has over 25 years of experience and is well placed to comment on the future of the high street and future retail trends in this secto…

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Oxford United development director Jonathon Clarke on the club's new stadium 19:09

9M ago19:09

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The Battle & Bunce talking property podcast grabbed an exclusive interview with Oxford United development director Jonathon Clarke at the recent consultation over the planned new stadium for the U's. The club faces a race against time to get the application through the planning system and built by the time the club is forced to leave the Kassam Sta…

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Author Victoria Hislop 38:16

10M ago38:16

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My guest this month is the author Victoria Hislop. Victoria has entranced us all with her wonderful stories about Greece. Her debut book 'The Island' became an international bestseller, and her latest is called 'The figurine'. You can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/podcast/ New episodes are…

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What's on Reading Nov 23 14:53

10M ago14:53

14:53

What's On November 2023 November in Reading means Dance Reading – the festival of performances and workshops that celebrates dance in all its forms. So we once again head to the home of Dance Reading (or at least the home of organiser Beth!) to chat about what's in store this year and the positive impact of dance on people of all ages. Plus other h…

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The Entrepreneurial Property Developer – Andy Jansons, Jansons Property 38:06

10M ago38:06

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Andy talks candidly about his unconventional entry into the world of property development and how he made Jansons Property into one of the leading SME developers in the West London and Thames Valley regions. Drawing on his ability to assess opportunities and gauge risk, Andy and his team have established a portfolio of projects across the office, i…

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